South Florida Women's Care

Dr. Davis was born and raised in Miami, FL. She received her undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University. Dr. Davis then attended medical school at the University of Florida. While in medical school, she led a team of more than 20 health care providers on two medical mission trips to the Dominican Republic. She was also an active member of the Holistic Medicine Group and the Health Outreach Association.

After eight years away, Dr. Davis chose to return home to pursue her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at University of Miami’s Jackson Memorial Hospital. Her proudest accomplishment was being awarded the 34th Annual Helen Lansman Award, which is given to the resident who has shown the most compassion toward patients.

Dr. Davis currently enjoys her practice tremendously. Her passion for her field is broad and all encompassing, but she does have a special interest in adolescent gynecology, menopause, high risk pregnancies and breastfeeding. After having her own baby in 2012, Dr. Davis feels her experience allows her to bring a different perspective to the women she treats.

Briseida Gordillo is of Cuban descent. She earned her Bachelors in Science in Nursing from Barry University. As a nurse, she has had experience in the units of Pediatric Critical Care, Neonatal Intensive Care and Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care at Miami Children’s Hospital. Following her passion for women’s health, Briseida held a position as a Labor and Delivery nurse and shortly after obtained her Masters in Nursing with a specialty in Family Practice from Barry University.

Bri is an active member of the Nurse Practitioner Council of Miami Dade County and is an active member of Sigma Theta Tau. She is certified from the American National Nurses Credentialing Center and she is an active member of the American Nurses Association. Bri has also served as clinical preceptor for future Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Students from Florida International University, Barry University and Frontier School of Women’s Health. Her primary vision is to change the way in which women’s healthcare is delivered. Her approach is to diagnose, treat and prevent illness, but also to help women making choices to prevent disease and enrich their lives.

When Bri is not taking care of patients, she enjoys spending time with her growing family and her husband, Hector. She enjoys photography and the joy of capturing special moments.

Dr. James Esserman has been in private practice for more than 31 years. In the past, he has been the Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at both Baptist Hospital and South Miami Hospital. He is currently serving on the Department Advising Committee at Baptist Hospital.

Dr. Esserman has received many awards throughout his career, including America’s Top Obstetricians & Gynecologists, U.S. News & World Report Top Doctor and Patient’s Choice Award.

He strives to improve quality of care and patient safety at the hospitals. Dr. Esserman believes in treating patients with compassion and understanding. He has been an instrumental pioneer in developing a healthcare model to improve the quality of care for women.

Dr. Lucia Gaitan was born and raised in Bogota, Colombia. She attended Colegio El Carmen Teresiano, where she graduated top of her class. She completed her internship in the Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Department at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Dr. Gaitan then pursued her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital from where she graduated in 2008.

Dr. Gaitan is a Board Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologic surgeon, as well as a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She also holds professional memberships at the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology and the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists.

Dr. Gaitan enjoys the varied nature of practicing obstetrics and gynecology. She takes special interests in labor and delivery, office procedures, menopause, abnormal cytology and colposcopy and minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Gaitan is trained in Robotic Surgery. She also makes sure to stay up to date withthe latest information and often attends local and nationalmeetings.

In her spare time, Dr. Gaitan enjoys various fitness activities, traveling and spending time with her husband, Thom. She is fluent in English, Spanish and French.

After receiving his medical degree from University of Miami School of Medicine, Dr. Morales, along with Dr. Esserman, founded South Florida Women’s Care. He is actively involved in The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, William A. Little Obstetric and Gynecology Society, Dade County Medical Association and Florida Medical Association.

When he’s not providing exceptional care to women throughout the Miami area, Dr. Morales enjoys traveling, sports and fitness.